Avoiding a Collision
Published Tuesday, 20 July, 2010 by Lori Solomon. Categories: People, Body Shop.
We see lots of damaged
vehicles after a collision, so we are always trying to help prevent
accidents before they happen.
Here are the DO's that can help minimize your chances of a collision.
Do check your vehicle regularly. Vehicles require regular maintenance to insure safety on the roads.
Do leave yourself an out. An out is a safe move that you can make should the worst happen. In practical terms, that means making sure that you have as much space as possible to maneuver your car if you need to do so quickly.
Do scan far ahead. Looking only at the car ahead of you won't sufficiently prepare you for dangers further down the road. Always keep your eyes moving and scanning as far ahead as possible.
Do use your hazards. Sometimes you will encounter a sudden obstruction on the highway. Once you have slowed down, put your flashers on. This is a great way to alert drivers behind you when they see you slowing down.
Do beware of precipitation. At the first drop of rain or snow, water gets in contact with oil residue on the road and forms a slippery surface. Watch your speed. If it has not rained or snowed in a long time, there will be all the more oil on the road to contend with.
Do use a hands-free headset. Whether you are driving a manual or an automatic, you need both of your hands.
Information from www.autos.aol.com
Watch for our next post --> the DON'Ts!
Here are the DO's that can help minimize your chances of a collision.
Do check your vehicle regularly. Vehicles require regular maintenance to insure safety on the roads.
Do leave yourself an out. An out is a safe move that you can make should the worst happen. In practical terms, that means making sure that you have as much space as possible to maneuver your car if you need to do so quickly.
Do scan far ahead. Looking only at the car ahead of you won't sufficiently prepare you for dangers further down the road. Always keep your eyes moving and scanning as far ahead as possible.
Do use your hazards. Sometimes you will encounter a sudden obstruction on the highway. Once you have slowed down, put your flashers on. This is a great way to alert drivers behind you when they see you slowing down.
Do beware of precipitation. At the first drop of rain or snow, water gets in contact with oil residue on the road and forms a slippery surface. Watch your speed. If it has not rained or snowed in a long time, there will be all the more oil on the road to contend with.
Do use a hands-free headset. Whether you are driving a manual or an automatic, you need both of your hands.
Information from www.autos.aol.com
Watch for our next post --> the DON'Ts!
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